I don’t know about you, but the idea of styling bookshelves always appeared very intimidating. Placing items perfectly all while creating a space that doesn’t appears cluttered. So once we completed our DIY custom built-in bookshelf project, I knew the next step was to decorate them. The overall design style in our home lends itself to a “less is more” vibe, so that is exactly how I decided to approach styling our…
As someone who is obsessed with home decor and styling, I don’t know how I went this long without a set of built-in bookshelves. Determined and overly meticulous, we built our own DIY custom built-ins that have transformed our sitting room. Here I’m sharing our step-by-step directions for these easy to build DIY bookshelves. Materials The amount of materials is based on the size you build your custom built-ins, but here’s what…
Now that we’re about half way through the school year, checking in with your home learning space and how it’s functioning is a good idea. We can start out with a certain vision in mind, but when we’re actually in the thick of it, sometimes making small adjustments is all it takes to have a more successful learning environment. Our children entered their Kindergarten and fifth grade school year as remote learners.…
When so much feels out of your control, organizing your home can give you that sense of peace you’re lacking. Christmas can be such an exciting time filled with lots of joy and presents, but if you’re anything like me, you’re wondering, “where the heck am I going to put all these things?!” Typically each year before Christmas we do the big “binge and purge” of toys. Items they’ve outgrown or not…
Thanksgiving may not feel the same this year with our tables being set a little smaller; however that shouldn't mean we need to sacrifice how they look! Setting a beautiful table is at least one way to maintain the traditions that we treasure. …
The kids have been wanting a pool for literally, EVER. With our small sized backyard this was never going to happen…until I discovered the stock tank pool! In early June while scrolling Instagram and moping about how depressing this Covid quarantine social distancing Summer would be, I came across maple.and.dickerson and Blair’s incredible gorgeous 8′ round (what I now know to be a stock tank) pool. No joke, I got giddy! I…